Digit Span Leaderboard
Recall a sequence of digits in order. Tests verbal working memory span (Miller's Magic 7).
All-Time Rankings
Higher is better
| Rank | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |
R
Runash
GOLD
Set Oct 25, 2026 |
21 digits |
| #2 |
B
Bhavya K.
SILVER
Set Oct 26, 2026 |
20 digits |
| #3 |
B
big V.
BRONZE
Set Oct 25, 2026 |
19 digits |
| #4 |
K
Kareem R.
Set Oct 14, 2026 |
18 digits |
| #4 |
A
Aaron W.
Set Oct 11, 2026 |
18 digits |
| #6 |
F
Flavio G.
Set Oct 7, 2026 |
16 digits |
| #7 |
S
Shekhar A.
Set Aug 30, 2026 |
15 digits |
| #8 |
R
Ray703
Set Oct 28, 2026 |
14 digits |
| #8 |
L
Lars C.
Set Oct 21, 2026 |
14 digits |
| #8 |
K
Karim S.
Set Oct 18, 2026 |
14 digits |
| #11 |
F
Fei L.
Set Oct 23, 2026 |
13 digits |
| #11 |
K
Kin
Set Oct 18, 2026 |
13 digits |
| #13 |
E
Etienne M.
Set Oct 13, 2026 |
12 digits |
| #13 |
_
_
Set Oct 11, 2026 |
12 digits |
| #13 |
M
Marc L.
Set Sep 9, 2026 |
12 digits |
| #13 |
S
Sanketh
Set Aug 30, 2026 |
12 digits |
| #17 |
D
daniel D.
Set Oct 26, 2026 |
11 digits |
| #17 |
A
Anuradha S.
Set Oct 10, 2026 |
11 digits |
| #17 |
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Raghu S.
Set Sep 22, 2026 |
11 digits |
| #17 |
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Thomas S.
Set Sep 21, 2026 |
11 digits |
| #17 |
M
ming H.
Set Sep 18, 2026 |
11 digits |
| #17 |
A
AhmetYasin
Set Aug 11, 2026 |
11 digits |
| #17 |
S
Santiago T.
Set Aug 8, 2026 |
11 digits |
| #24 |
H
Haris C.
Set Oct 22, 2026 |
10 digits |
| #24 |
A
aljaลพ L.
Set Oct 21, 2026 |
10 digits |
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What is a good Digit Span score?
| Level | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Exceptional | 12+ digits |
| Excellent | 10โ11 digits |
| Above Avg | 8โ9 digits |
| Average | 6โ7 digits |
| Below Avg | 4โ5 digits |
| Low | โค 3 digits |
Digit span is mediated primarily by the phonological loop and is one of the most stable working memory measures across adulthood. WAIS-IV normative data shows a mean forward span of 6โ7 and slight decline beginning around age 55.
What does the Digit Span test measure?
Digit Span presents a sequence of digits that you must repeat in order (forward span). The sequence grows by one after each correct recall. It directly tests the phonological loop - your ability to temporarily maintain a verbal sequence using auditory rehearsal. It is a standard subtest of clinical intelligence batteries including the WAIS-IV and WISC-V.
How to improve your Digit Span score
- โ Group digits into triplets as they appear: 8-3-7-1-4-9 becomes 837 + 149.
- โ Create a rhythm - adding meter to a sequence significantly improves retention.
- โ Avoid mouthing the digits aloud; subvocal rehearsal is sufficient and faster.
- โ Backward digit span (not tested here) is generally 2 digits shorter and tests additional executive function.
